SPINACH AND PORK WONTONS

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When getting the wrappers for the wontons, get the ones that are labeled, "thin" or "Hong Kong style".

Provided by Jamallah Bergman @pmyodb1

Categories     Pork

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cup(s) baby spinach,rinsed
1 tablespoon(s) plus 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
1 teaspoon(s) asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon(s) dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) sugar
pinch(es) freshly ground white pepper
1/4 pound(s) ground pork
1 small scallion,minced
3/4 teaspoon(s) minced fresh ginger
- cornstarch for sprinkling
30 - thin wonton wrappers
2 tablespoon(s) chile oil
2 tablespoon(s) peanut oil
1 small garlic clove,minced
2 tablespoon(s) chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a skillet,cook the spinach,, stirring until wilted; transfer to a colander and squeeze dry. Finely chop the spinach.
  • In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 tsp of the soy sauce,the sesame oil,sherry,salt,sugar and white pepper. Mix in the pork,scallion,ginger and spinach. Chill for 10 minutes.
  • Dust a large baking sheet with cornstarch. Arrange 4 wonton wrappers on a work surface, keep the other wrappers covered with plastic wrap. Brush the edges of the wrappers with water and spoon 1 tsp of the filling in the center of each. Fold the wrappers diagonally over the filling to form triangles; seal. Bring the two opposite corners of the triangle together; press to seal. Transfer to the baking sheet and cover. Repeat.
  • In a large saucepan of boiling water, simmer the wontons over moderate heat,stirring occasionally. When they float,cook for 3 minutes longer. Drain the wontons well.
  • In a large bowl,combine the remaining soy sauce with the chile oil, peanut oil and garlic. Add the wontons and toss. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve.

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